Panama to Host PIANC World Congress 2018

PIANC, the World Association for Waterborne, Transport and Infrastructure, and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will co-host the 34th PIANC World Congress from May 7 to 12, 2018 in Panama City, Panama.

The congress will present and discuss the most relevant topics to the waterborne transport infrastructure sector.

The advantage of this gathering is the exchange of knowledge and experiences with experts and peers from around the world, through:

  • Technical Short Courses;
  • Plenary Sessions Concurrent;
  • Technical Session Tracks;
  • Industry Exhibition;
  • Technical Tours;
  • Networking Events;
  • Accompanying Persons Cultural Tours.

PIANC’s goal is to advance the sustainable development of shallow and deep-draft navigation issues including dredging and dredged material disposal, navigation and port infrastructure, recreational navigation and related environmental matters.